2005 Subaru Impreza vs. 2006 Subaru Baja

To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Baja weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Subaru Impreza 2006 Subaru Baja
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Impreza Baja
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1992 cc 2458 cc
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 165 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 100.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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